Kuria west: An elderly man struck to death by lighting
- Published By Jedida Barasa For The Statesman Digital
- 2 months ago
Residents of Kwa village in Kwa ward, Kuria West, were thrown into a mourning following the death of an elderly man who was struck by lightning.
According to eye witnesses, the man was walking home from Migori town after completing his shift as a night guard, when he got caught up in heavy rains and was struck by lightning.
Morisson Ogutu, a resident, said, "At first, some residents didn't realise who it was on the road, but later they realised it was a guard who worked at a homestead in the area as he had a rungu."
Simon Adagala, a boda boda operator at Namba stage, said the man failed to take cover during the rains.
"We had taken shelter at nearby houses, but the man kept walking fast hoping to reach his destination," he said.
The body was taken to Migori County Referral Hospital.
Residents urged the government to educate locals on safety measures during heavy rains.
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